[TOOLS] Streamline Your AzerothCore Docker Workflow with Xpdemon-Deploy!

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Streamline Your AzerothCore Docker Workflow with Xpdemon-Deploy!

Hello AzerothCore Community,

I’m excited to share a tool that I’ve been working on to enhance and streamline the way we manage, build, and deploy our Docker images for AzerothCore. Introducing Xpdemon-Deploy: a CLI tool designed to optimize Docker workflows, especially for those who rely on powerful machines for building images and remote Docker registries for deployment.

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Why Xpdemon-Deploy?

Building Docker images can be resource-intensive, and for many of us, it’s more efficient to use a powerful machine for builds and then deploy the images to remote servers or cloud environments. However, managing Docker contexts, registries, and deployment workflows can become a tedious and error-prone process.

Xpdemon-Deploy solves these challenges by providing:

• Simplified Context Management: Easily manage multiple Docker contexts for different environments (local, remote, etc.).
• Effortless Registry Integration: Add and authenticate multiple Docker registries to push images where they’re needed.
• Automated Deployment Flow: Build on a high-performance machine, push to a remote registry, and deploy to a target server—all through a guided process.
• Docker Compose Image Handling: Parse and modify your docker-compose.yml files with custom tags and registry prefixes.

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Key Features

1. Build on Powerful Machines
   Use your local development machine or a dedicated powerful server to handle image builds efficiently.

2. Push to Remote Docker Registries
   Integrate seamlessly with registries like Docker Hub, GitHub Packages, or private Docker registries.

3. Streamlined Deployment Flow
   A single command (run-flow) walks you through selecting contexts, building, pushing, and deploying your images.

4. Context and Registry Management
   Quickly add, list, and manage Docker contexts and registries without editing complex configuration files manually.

5. Lightweight Configuration
   All settings are stored in a simple JSON file, allowing you to easily manage multiple workflows.

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How Does It Work?

The tool is designed to guide you step by step through the deployment process. Here's a quick overview:

1. Add Your Docker Contexts
   Easily register your local and remote Docker contexts.

   xpdemon-deploy add-context

2. Integrate Your Docker Registries
   Connect to any Docker registry and store credentials securely.

   xpdemon-deploy add-registry
   xpdemon-deploy login-registry

3. Run the Deployment Flow
   Choose your build context, deployment context, and registry, and let the tool handle the rest.

   xpdemon-deploy run-flow

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Example Use Case for AzerothCore

Here’s how Xpdemon-Deploy can help with an AzerothCore-based workflow:

1. Build AzerothCore Docker Images
   Use your powerful machine to build custom Docker images for your AzerothCore server using a docker-compose.yml.

2. Tag and Push Images
   Automatically tag your images with custom tags or version numbers, then push them to a Docker registry for remote access.

3. Deploy to Your Server
   Use a remote Docker context to deploy the images to your live server, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.

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How to Get Started

1. Check out the project on GitHub: GitHub Repository Link
2. Follow the installation and setup guide in the README.md.
3. Start managing your Docker workflows like a pro!

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Feedback and Contributions

This is an early version of the tool, and I’m eager to hear your thoughts and suggestions. If you find bugs, have ideas for new features, or want to contribute, feel free to open an issue or pull request on the GitHub repository.

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Let’s make Docker workflows for AzerothCore faster and more efficient for everyone! 🚀

Feel free to reply here if you have any questions or need help getting started.
Happy deploying! 🛠️

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Looking forward to your feedback and contributions!